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Started by folodarolo | | 21 answers
What basic optical drive to use?
I am coming to the end of my 1st build now and I just need to pick out a case and some case fans, but first I must pick an optical drive to choose. I dont think i can go too wrong here, but I would like a bit of input if it was to be helpful.

The drives I am choosing from are:
Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Asus DRW-24F1ST - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

LG GH24NSB0 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E5YSTGY/?tag=pcp0f-21

Lite-On iHAS124-14 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

or any drives in this price bracket.

Are there much differences between these and which one should I choose and why?
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September 11, 2014 9:50:29 AM

7 buck promo on a 19 buck drive = 12$ don't see you being hurt with it
September 11, 2014 9:49:29 AM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
Farapon - Don't mention piracy in the forums or you will be banned.


I deleted my answer. I didn't know that.
I apologise.
September 11, 2014 9:46:26 AM

Farapon - Don't mention piracy in the forums or you will be banned.
September 11, 2014 9:41:42 AM

Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer

Burns both types of dual layers , the other doesn't.

September 11, 2014 9:39:23 AM

ya, looks like the -04 is revised for windows support for like use with 8 and 8.1

-04--- Compatibility DOS 6.xx, Windows 8 / Windows 7 / XP / 2003 / Vista and Linux operating system

the non -04 -- Compatibility Microsoft Windows® 2000/XP/Vista

so best I see its firmware out of the box
September 11, 2014 9:34:35 AM

Cheers. Sorry for the annoying questions, I'm just oblivious when it comes to this
September 11, 2014 9:30:35 AM

maybe speed or firmware or just a newer model i'll look

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